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The NIHSS is a 15-item neurologic examination stroke scale used to evaluate the effect of acute cerebral infarction on the levels of consciousness, language, neglect, visual-field loss, extraocular movement, motor strength, ataxia, dysarthria, and sensory loss.

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No right and left score on motor arm and motor leg- supposed to be divided. Can't score accurately See above subject line. Cannot score accurately because motor arm and leg should have a score for right and left side!!!

Basic flaw, missing laterality During scoring, does not permit recording of laterality i.e. scores only ARM, LEG, no provision for RIGHT or LEFT! Anyone using this app is clearly not using it on live pts. Uninstalled

No right and left score on motor arm and motor leg- supposed to be divided. Can't score accurately See above subject line. Cannot score accurately because motor arm and leg should have a score for right and left side!!!

Basic flaw, missing laterality During scoring, does not permit recording of laterality i.e. scores only ARM, LEG, no provision for RIGHT or LEFT! Anyone using this app is clearly not using it on live pts. Uninstalled

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The program allows you to conduct a rapid assessment of the severity of neurological deficits in stroke scales with the National Institutes of Health Stroke.

Key features:- The calculation of the minimum number of clicks- Pictures for the diagnosis of aphasia- Themes- Export results (Available only in the full version)- The proper support for devices with different screen sizes (including tablet PC) has been done- Ability to manually change the language of the program

The application is available in the following languages:- English- Russian- German - Spanish- Portuguese

ANSWERS:Level of Consciousness: 2. Not alert; Only responsive to repeated or strong and painful stimuliLevel of Consciousness: Questions: 1. Answers one question correctlyLevel of Consciousness: Commands: 1. Performs one task correctlyBest Gaze: 1. Partial gaze palsy; gaze is abnormal in one or both eyes, but forced deviation or total gaze paresis is not presentVisual: tests visual fields: 2. Complete hemianopiaFacial Palsy: 2. Partial paralysis (total or near-total paralysis of lower face)Motor Right Arm: 2. Some effort against gravity; limb maintain 90 (or 45) degrees, drifts downMotor Left Arm: 2. Some effort against gravity; limb maintain 90 (or 45) degrees, drifts downMotor Right Leg: 2. Some effort against gravity; leg falls to bed by 5 secondsMotor Left Leg: 2. Some effort against gravity; leg falls to bed by 5 secondsLimb Ataxia: 2. Present in two limbsSensory: 1. Mild-to-Moderate sensory loss; patient feels the pinprick, however he or she feels as if it is duller on one sideBest Language: 2. Severe aphasia; all speech is fragmented, and examiner is unable to extract the figure's content from the patients speechDysarthria: 2. Severe dysarthria; speech is so slurred that he or she cannot be understood, or patients that cannot produce any speechExtinction and Inattention: 1. Visual, tactile, auditory, spatial, or personal inattention

This is a simple version of the NIH Stroke Scale, complete with question-by-question guidance as to the proper method of testing. Simply choose the button that best corresponds to the patient you are assessing. As you go through the selections, the score is automatically tallied. At the end, your patient's score will be displayed.

This app was designed by a medical student with experience in neurology but not in application development. I welcome any feedback or suggestions for improvement. Thank you for purchasing!

This is the full version of the program (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myprograms.nihss) by purchasing you will receive the following benefits:No adsExport resultsOpportunity to donate to developerThe minimum possible price on Google Play (30% is the commission Google)

The program allows you to conduct a rapid assessment of the severity of neurological deficits in stroke scales with the National Institutes of Health Stroke.

Key features:- The calculation of the minimum number of clicks- Pictures for the diagnosis of aphasia- Themes- Export results (Available only in the full version)- The proper support for devices with different screen sizes (including tablet PC) has been done- Ability to manually change the language of the program

The application is available in the following languages:- English- Russian- German - Spanish- Portuguese

ANSWERS:Level of Consciousness: 2. Not alert; Only responsive to repeated or strong and painful stimuliLevel of Consciousness: Questions: 1. Answers one question correctlyLevel of Consciousness: Commands: 1. Performs one task correctlyBest Gaze: 1. Partial gaze palsy; gaze is abnormal in one or both eyes, but forced deviation or total gaze paresis is not presentVisual: tests visual fields: 2. Complete hemianopiaFacial Palsy: 2. Partial paralysis (total or near-total paralysis of lower face)Motor Right Arm: 2. Some effort against gravity; limb maintain 90 (or 45) degrees, drifts downMotor Left Arm: 2. Some effort against gravity; limb maintain 90 (or 45) degrees, drifts downMotor Right Leg: 2. Some effort against gravity; leg falls to bed by 5 secondsMotor Left Leg: 2. Some effort against gravity; leg falls to bed by 5 secondsLimb Ataxia: 2. Present in two limbsSensory: 1. Mild-to-Moderate sensory loss; patient feels the pinprick, however he or she feels as if it is duller on one sideBest Language: 2. Severe aphasia; all speech is fragmented, and examiner is unable to extract the figure's content from the patients speechDysarthria: 2. Severe dysarthria; speech is so slurred that he or she cannot be understood, or patients that cannot produce any speechExtinction and Inattention: 1. Visual, tactile, auditory, spatial, or personal inattention

Pocket NIHSS is an Android implementation of the NIH Stroke Scale, a critical tool developed by the US National Institutes of Health/NINDS for the assessment and evaluation of acute stroke. Each component of the exam is presented in an easy to navigate, multiple choice format with the official instructions for each component.

Features:- Examination instructions for each component from the NIH Stroke Scale- Includes all four visual aids used for assessment of language, aphasia, and dysarthria- Final score is calculated at the end, along with the score for each individual component

This app is meant to serve as a reference similar to the pocket stroke assessment cards issued to physicians, nurses, and students in neurology and/or the emergency department. It does not provide the proper training necessary to accurately perform the assessment, nor is it meant to replace official documentation/procedures required by any given medical facility.

*** Note regarding new permissions: the permission requests made by this version (read phone status, modify USB storage, test access to protected storage) are inherent to the AppInventor system that the app was created with (http://appinventor.mit.edu). They appeared after rebuilding the app and cannot be removed (until this can be rewritten using a real programming language, which is probably never). To the best of my knowledge, though these permissions are requested, they are NOT actually used by this app. ***

AF-STROKE is a simple application to assess patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) against stroke risk factors and to help choose appropriate antithrombotic therapy for stroke prevention. It calculates at once CHADS2, CHA2DS2-VASc, and HAS-BLED scores and creatinine clearance according to the Cockcroft-Gault equation. Based on the score results, the latest ESC and AHA/ASA advice on antithrombotic therapy is given. It is known to be crucial to check creatinine clearance before prescribing novel oral anticoagulants to avoid serious complications. The application warns you about the contraindication or necessity for a dose reduction, if creatinine clearance is abnormal. Finally, the latest ESC, ESO, AHA/ASA, NICE, and Canadian Cardiovascular Society guidelines are available for reviewing.

The main features of the application are:-Getting the results with minimal screen touches-Guidelines of the leading world scientific societies (available in the full version only)-Small application size-Supporting devices with different screen size and orientation, including tablets-English and Russian languages-Manual language switching (available in the full version only)-E-mailing a detailed test report (available in the full version only)-No advertisement and banners-Minimum price-No odds!________________________________Example of detailed test report:

The stroke (CVA) is the most common cause of deaths in Brazil and usually leaves sequelae in most survivors. Therefore early recognition and appropriate treatment are essential. Hypertension and atrial fibrillation are two major risk factors. The ischemic stroke may be 80% and 20% hemorrhage.The NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is a systematic use tool that allows a quantitative assessment of neurological deficits associated with stroke. This scale was originally designed as a research tool to measure the initial neurological status in clinical trials of acute stroke. Currently, the scale is used in acute stroke therapy and as a guide in predicting the prognosis.The NIHSS can then be used as an evaluation tool to document the clinical neurological status in patients with acute stroke. This scale is valid for predicting lesion size and severity of stroke. The NIHSS has shown prognostic value in both the short and long term, in stroke patients. Additionally, the scale used to monitor the patient's condition, useful in planning care, and allows a common language for information exchange among health professionals. The NIHSS was designed to be a simple, valid and reliable, which can be applied at the bedside consistently by physicians, nurses or therapists.

This app from the Kerala Association of Neurologists is intended for bedside use for acute stroke thrombolysis by clinicians. Features available include: - Storage of basic patient details - Comprehensive Thrombolysis Check List - An easy-to-use NIH Stroke Scale Calculator - rt-PA Dose Calculator - Modified Rankin Scale Calculator - Storage of follow up visit details - Export & send formatted printable (.html) reports - Patient details can be shared by SMS or any other available messaging options: hence the app is also ready to be used as a Telestroke accessory tool, if necessary. - The patient list and details can also be exported & sent as a spreadsheet (.csv) file for sharing / research.

The app was developed by Dr Mohan Noone with ideas and content provided by Dr Rithesh Ramankutty R and Dr Vikram Huded, and is free to download and use.

ATTENTION! This program is a professional medical calculator and intended for use only health care professionals.

Assessment of the level of consciousness on a scale Glasgow coma in 3 clicks. Available version of the scale for use in pediatrics.Nothing in excess!

The proper support for devices with different screen sizes (including tablet PC) has been done.

The application is available in the following languages:- English- Russian- German- French- Finnish (With support from Ilkka Kuuloja)- Ukrainian (With support from Beloshapka Andrew)- Spanish (With support from Carlos Andres Campos)- Turkish (With support from Cemalettin Çalık)- Italian (With support from Alexander945)- Portuguese (With support from Gustavo Amadera)________________________________Example of detailed test repor*t:

Neuro Scores is a continually growing source of the tools used to evaluate critically ill patients. This app is intended for the experienced practitioner. From simple tools like the Hunt and Hess Scale to the more complex Rancho Score the tools, the scales have been edited to be used by the experienced physician, nurse, or medical resident. If there is a tool (score) that you want added – send it along and I will add it to Neuro Scores.

Disclaimer: I am no lawyer so the bottom line is: This is not a diagnostic tool. There is enough information about each score to remind you how to use that score, but the app is not a learning tool. If you have never heard of the Glasgow Coma Scale, you are not ready to download this app. This app helps you quickly collect and store a variety of scores, it can act as a cheat sheet, it can help remind you about scores, but it ain’t gonna replace good clinical judgment!

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